EHS Unplugged is a public-interest podcast exploring workplace safety, occupational health, and decent work in Kenya and beyond. We unpack real stories of workplace failures, gaps, and consequences, because safety is often understood only after something goes wrong. We also highlight organisations that invest in their people, showing what good safety and decent work look like — safer workplaces, higher retention, stronger trust, and long-term profitability. Protecting people is smart business.
We talk a lot about protecting children. But what does that actually mean in practice?
In this episode of EHS Unplugged, Vivianne Boaz sits down with Winnie Makokha, an OSH practitioner specialising in Child Safeguarding and Protection in schools, for a conversation about what it really takes to create safer environments for children.
From the spaces children learn and play in, to their homes and communities, safeguarding is about much more than having policies on paper. It is about recognising risks, understanding our responsibilities and putting systems in place that protect children's safety, dignity and wellbeing.
Together, Vivianne and Winnie explore what child safeguarding means in the Kenyan context, why it matters, and the role each of us plays in creating environments where children are safe, respected and able to thrive.
Because safeguarding children isn't the responsibility of one person, one school or one institution.
13 Jul 2026
When work becomes a war zone
When missiles began flying across the Middle East, thousands of East African workers were caught in the middle.Recorded at the height of the Israel-Iran conflict, this episode captures the real experiences of an OSH professional working in the region. Although the conflict has since de-escalated and many have returned to work, the lessons on safety, crisis preparedness, and protecting workers remain as relevant as ever.What does it take to keep people safe when the world around them changes overnight?
This is part 1.
19 Jun 2026
The Workplace Hazard Nobody Talks About Enough
Some workplace behaviours are so common that we stop questioning them. But common doesn't mean harmless.Is it bullying, harassment, tough management, or just "part of the job"?In this episode of EHS Unplugged, Alice Njambi, the founder of Conscious Works Consult joins us to unpack one of the most uncomfortable workplace conversations: bullying and harassment at work.We explore:• What workplace bullying actually looks like• Why many cases go unreported• The impact on mental health, morale, and productivity• The role of leadership in shaping workplace culture• What employers and employees can do when boundaries are crossedMany organizations invest heavily in physical safety while overlooking psychosocial risks that can be just as damaging.If you've ever questioned whether a workplace behaviour was acceptable—or if you're responsible for creating a healthy workplace—this episode is worth your time.Watch now and join the conversation.
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8,592
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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